Akaroa & The Bays

With views across the sparkling waters of Akaroa Harbour, these bright, family friendly, units range in size from studio apartments right through to three-bedroom villas.

Each apartment is individually owned, which encourages the ‘home away from home’ atmosphere and personalised service, along with all the comforts which you may expect such as heat pumps, flat screens with Sky TV, WiFi internet and complimentary parking on site.

General amenities on site include guest laundry facilities, swimming pool and a private function venue with panoramic water views and Akaroa’s finest Ice Cream Shop. The Akaroa Village Inn is centrally located, with tours, activities, restaurants, bars, and shopping right outside your front door.

       Village Inn                     Boatshed                   Ice Creamery

Akaroa’s Premier Waterfront Dining Spot. Relax and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of Akaroa Harbour whilst you dine in any of our indoor and outdoor areas. We also offer a sheltered courtyard garden with a children’s play area for families. Extensive menu focusing on fresh New Zealand produce with an innovative mix of traditional and modern flavours. The menu offers a large variety of seafood, award-winning cuisine [2019 beef and lamb excellence award] at prices to suit any budget.

To complement your dining at any time of the day we have a comprehensive beverage list with New Zealand Wines, “Monteith’s” and “Tuatara” craft beers on tap and in bottle, cocktails and a large range of non-alcoholic drinks.
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar bringing together great food and beverages with stunning harbour views, welcoming friendly service making your dining experience a memorable and relaxing one.  Something for everyone!

At Bully Hayes we also cater for specialty and tour groups for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
We have a variety of set menu options available these are available on our website. If you have any questions, 
Please contact us as we try to accommodate where we can 

Akaroa Winery is a beautiful Mediterranean style venue, overlooking the stunning Akaroa inlet. Nestled in Takamatua Valley, the organic, family-owned vineyard is located on the north facing slopes of the lush hills of Banks Peninsula overlooking Takamatua Bay. We produce the highest quality grapes with every aspect of our growing and planting dedicated to the environment, using sustainable farming techniques. We believe that our fruit makes superior wines. We are focused on creating extraordinary age-worthy wines that express the unique characteristics of the fruit from Takamatua Valley. The rugged terrior of our vineyard produces wines with great intensity and finesse. Enjoy...

Akaroa Winery will be closed from 3rd May - 1st September and will reopen in Spring with new wines to try! 

Sea. Food. Ma Maison is one of Akaroa's hidden gems. The dining area is decked out with an open fire and bi-fold doors, so the breathtaking waterfront views overlooking Daly's wharf and the Akaroa Harbour remain uninterrupted. Our menu is a culinary expression of this region. The focus is on freshness and simplicity, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Our intent is to create a delicious home cooked meal worth leaving your own house to enjoy.

Newly renovated, you deserve the best. Our premium location is complimented by our superior guest facilities. Large studio apartments with views over the harbour. Private balconies, double glazed and under floor heating. 5 Sky channels and free WiFi. Felicity and Murray pride themselves on providing a comprehensive service whether you are enjoying a holiday or require professional facilities for that next important conference.

Robin + Andie are award-winning NZ wedding photographers based in Akaroa, Banks Peninsula.

This world-class photography duo bring the good vibes in personality and in the images they deliver.

As partners, Rob and Andie love to capture the energy and essence of Banks Peninsula’s best weddings and elopements in a natural and relaxed way. This unique approach is perfect if you’re looking for free-spirited, documentary style photographs of your big day that celebrate the adventurous, laid-back, loved-up, authentic you - living your best life as a couple.

With two highly qualified and experienced photographers, you’ll get different viewpoints of each moment favouring lots of natural light, unposed interactions and relaxed portraits.

If you’re planning to get married on the Peninsula, make sure you get in touch with this locally based dream team. Akaroa’s stunning landscape is an impressive backdrop for your wedding photographs and Robin + Andie know all the best spots!

R + A Creative 

Robin + Andie are also specialist photographers for South Island tourism destinations, hotels, properties and restaurants who want to boost their business and build a visual identity. If you want to refresh your website or social media marketing photography please get in touch with R+A Creative. They can help bring your business story to life. 

R+A Creative www.ra-creative.com

The Knox Church of Pigeon Bay is very special, designed by the well know architect of his day, Samuel Hurst Seager CBE which reveals his influence of the English Arts and Crafts movement. The church, built with local labour using timber milled from Pigeon Bay in 1899, stands proudly by the waterfront looking up the bay. This church is a community run consecrated church and can be used for weddings, christenings and small functions. 

Mt Vernon Lodge boasts a range of accommodation options to suit everyone, from singles, couples, or groups of up to 50 people. Whether it’s a family gathering, corporate retreat, or a romantic getaway for two, Mt Vernon’s private surroundings are a great place to celebrate any occasion. A beautiful, natural and peaceful retreat where the only noise is the sound of birdsong. Our lodge has six ensuite units plus a communal lounge with a sunken fireplace and fully equipped kitchen. The Chalets & Alpine lodge are comfortable, self-contained accommodation and for couples, our cottages offer romantic accommodation for two.

I am a Wedding Planner who can provide co-ordination of your wedding, renewal of vows, civil union event or party in gorgeous Akaroa. I have local knowledge of suppliers and can provide a little bit of advice or help plan your entire wedding. I have an eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for weddings and hosting a great day on the Peninsula. Please feel free to contact me for a no obligation chat.

Akaroa can cater for small, meduim and large sized conferences. It is a wonderful picturesque place to host people and has a relaxed holiday atmosphere. There is plenty of great accommodaton to suit different budgets and venues of diffferent sizes. If you are wanting to hold a conference in Akaroa and want more information, email us for our Conference document.

The Pigeon Bay Settlers Hall was built in 1921 right on the beautiful waterfront looking up the bay to the sea. The newly refurbished Hall comprises a Main Hall with large curtained stage and wooden floor, which can seat 200, a Meeting Room for up to 40 people, and its own updated kitchen facilities. The Main Hall is ideal for wedding receptions, social  gatherings, and Art exhibitions. There is also a  room available for meetings, gatherings and musical evening which carters for smaller groups (40 people) .

  Hire of Pigeon Bay Hall    

Okuti Hall is available for you to hire. Suitable for... birthdays, family gatherings, celebrations, picnics, club meetings, classes, workshops, fund raisers and more. The Okuti Hall is the home of the Okuti Valley Recreation and Sports Club (inc.) New members are welcome.

Large marquee for hire within Banks Peninsula. Akaroa and Bays Lions Club have a framed marquee available for hire for all occasions. Particulary suitable for weddings and private functions. 

The Gaiety, Akaroa is situated in Rue Jolie, Akaroa. It contains a main hall and meeting room and full kitchen facilities. Car parking for 40, with 3 accessible parks is provided on the adjacent section. The hall is available for hire from CCC. The prices vary depending on what the occasion is. Casual bookings can be made in person at the Akaroa Service Desk, 40D Rue Lavard or through the CCC Booking Line on 03 941 8999 or 0800 800 169.

Akaroa is a wonderful wedding destination. Very romantic and very photogenic. There is plenty of great accommodaton to suit different budgets and venues of diffferent sizes. Want to know more about Akaroa as a wedding destination, ask us for our wedding document. This lists local caterers, venues and local musicians.